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Astros
@ Pirates
Three Rivers Stadium
July 26, 1977
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The information below contains details about the Major League Baseball game between the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Houston Astros, played on July 26, 1977 at Three Rivers Stadium.
Game Summary
Date | July 26, 1977 |
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Visiting Team |
Houston Astros
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Home Team |
Pittsburgh Pirates
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Winning Pitcher | — |
Losing Pitcher | — |
Save | — |
Game Winning RBI | — |
Game Info
Date | July 26, 1977 |
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Day of Week | Tue |
Day / Night | N |
Visiting Team | Houston Astros |
Home Team | Pittsburgh Pirates |
Visiting Starting Pitcher | J.R. Richard |
Home Starting Pitcher | John Candelaria |
Ballpark | Three Rivers Stadium |
City | Pittsburgh |
State | PA |
Attendance | 11,882 |
Time of Game | 2 hours 8 minutes |
Umpires | HP: John McSherry 1B: Art Williams 2B: Paul Runge 3B: Lee Weyer |
Houston Astros Lineup
Name | Position |
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Wilbur Howard | Left Fielder |
Enos Cabell | Third Baseman |
Cesar Cedeno | Center Fielder |
Bob Watson | First Baseman |
Joe Ferguson | Catcher |
Art Howe | Second Baseman |
Jose Cruz | Right Fielder |
Roger Metzger | Shortstop |
J.R. Richard | Pitcher |
Bill Virdon | Manager |
Pittsburgh Pirates Lineup
Name | Position |
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Frank Taveras | Shortstop |
Phil Garner | Third Baseman |
Dave Parker | Right Fielder |
Bill Robinson | First Baseman |
Al Oliver | Left Fielder |
Rennie Stennett | Second Baseman |
Ed Ott | Catcher |
Omar Moreno | Center Fielder |
John Candelaria | Pitcher |
Chuck Tanner | Manager |
All Plays in Game (back to top)
Astros
@ Pirates
Three Rivers Stadium
July 26, 1977
Top 1
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howard vs. Candelaria
Howard hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Candelaria
Cabell hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cedeno vs. Candelaria
There goes Cabell. The throw from Ott and he is out, Stennett applying the tag. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Candelaria
Cedeno hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 1
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taveras vs. Richard
Taveras takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Garner vs. Richard
Garner hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Howe settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Parker vs. Richard
Parker hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Howe scoops it up and throws to first for the out. Taveras moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Robinson vs. Richard
Robinson strikes out. View Play
Top 2
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Candelaria
Watson hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stennett scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Candelaria
Ferguson hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Candelaria
Howe hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play
Bottom 2
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Richard
Oliver hits a line drive into left field, out of the reach of Howard. Oliver reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Stennett vs. Richard
The ball gets by Ferguson for a passed ball. Oliver moves to third. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Stennett vs. Richard
Stennett hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Richard fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Ott vs. Richard
Ott hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Ott for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Moreno vs. Richard
Moreno strikes out. View Play
Top 3
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Candelaria
Cruz hits a popup, foul, towards third. Garner settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Candelaria
Metzger takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Richard vs. Candelaria
Richard strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Howard vs. Candelaria
Howard hits a fly ball into left field. Oliver settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 3
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Candelaria vs. Richard
Candelaria strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taveras vs. Richard
Taveras hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Cruz who is chasing the ball. Taveras reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Garner vs. Richard
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 0
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Parker vs. Richard
Parker hits a line drive into center field for a base hit. Taveras scores. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Robinson vs. Richard
There goes Parker. The throw from Ferguson and he is safe. Parker steals second. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Robinson vs. Richard
Robinson hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 4
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Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cabell vs. Candelaria
Cabell hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 0 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Candelaria
Cedeno hits a long drive deep into left field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Candelaria
Watson hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Candelaria
Ferguson hits a popup towards short. Taveras settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 4
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Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Oliver vs. Richard
Oliver hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Stennett vs. Richard
Stennett takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Ott vs. Richard
Ott hits a ball on the ground towards second. Howe scoops it up, steps on second, and throws to first for the double play. View Play
Top 5
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Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Candelaria
Howe hits a ball on the ground towards short. Taveras fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cruz vs. Candelaria
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards the right side of the infield. Stennett fields it and throws to second for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Metzger vs. Candelaria
Metzger hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Richard vs. Candelaria
Richard hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 5
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Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Richard
Moreno hits a line drive into right field, out of the reach of Cruz who is chasing the ball. Moreno reaches third base with a triple. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Candelaria vs. Richard
Candelaria strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 1
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: --3
Taveras vs. Richard
Taveras hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Moreno tags and scores. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Richard
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play
Top 6
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Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howard vs. Candelaria
Howard hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner juggles the ball. That's an error on Garner. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Cabell vs. Candelaria
Cabell hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Candelaria fields it, throws to second for one, and over to first - double play. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cedeno vs. Candelaria
Cedeno strikes out. View Play
Bottom 6
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Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Richard
Parker takes first base on ball four. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Robinson vs. Richard
Robinson hits a fly ball into left field. Howard settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Oliver vs. Richard
Oliver hits a popup towards third. Cabell settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Stennett vs. Richard
Stennett hits a fly ball into right field. Cruz settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 7
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Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Candelaria
Watson hits a fly ball into center field. Moreno settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Candelaria
Ferguson hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Candelaria
Howe hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 7
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Astros, 1 - Pirates, 2
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ott vs. Richard
Ott hits a long drive deep into right field. That ball is going, going, gone. A home run. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Moreno vs. Richard
Moreno hits a line drive into right field for a base hit. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Candelaria vs. Richard
There goes Moreno. The throw from Ferguson and he is out, Metzger applying the tag. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Candelaria vs. Richard
Candelaria hits a popup towards short. Metzger settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Taveras vs. Richard
Taveras hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Howe settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Top 8
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Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Cruz vs. Candelaria
Cruz hits a ball on the ground towards third. Garner fields it and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Metzger vs. Candelaria
Metzger hits a fly ball towards right. Parker settles under the ball, and drops it. That's an error on Parker. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1--
Fuller vs. Candelaria
Jim Fuller pinch hits for J.R. Richard.
Fuller takes first base on ball four. Metzger moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 12-
Howard vs. Candelaria
Howard hits a ball on the ground towards the mound. Candelaria fields the ball and throws it to first. Safe. Metzger moves to third. Fuller moves to second. View Play -
Astros, 1 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: 123
Cabell vs. Gossage
Rich Gossage now pitching.
Cabell hits a fly ball into right field. Parker settles under the ball and makes the catch for the out. Metzger tags and scores. Fuller tags and moves to third. That run is unearned. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: 1-3
Cedeno vs. Gossage
Cedeno hits a line drive towards short. Taveras reaches out and makes the catch for the out. View Play
Bottom 8
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Garner vs. Sambito
Joe Sambito now pitching.
Garner hits a ball on the ground towards first. Watson scoops up the ball, races to the bag, and beats Garner for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Parker vs. Sambito
Parker hits a ball on the ground towards short. Metzger scoops it up and throws to first for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Robinson vs. Sambito
Robinson hits a line drive into center field, out of the reach of Cedeno. Robinson reaches second base with a double. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: -2-
Oliver vs. Sambito
Oliver strikes out. View Play
Top 9
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Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 0, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Watson vs. Gossage
Watson strikes out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 1, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Ferguson vs. Gossage
Ferguson hits a popup towards the right side of the infield. Stennett settles under it and makes the catch for the out. View Play -
Astros, 2 - Pirates, 3
Outs: 2, Count: 0-0, RoB: ---
Howe vs. Gossage
Howe strikes out. View Play
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Box Score (back to top)
Game of 7/26/1977 -- Houston at Pittsburgh (N) Houston AB R H RBI Pittsburgh AB R H RBI Howard W, lf 4 0 1 0 Taveras F, ss 2 1 1 1 Cabell E, 3b 3 0 1 1 Garner P, 3b 4 0 0 0 Cedeno C, cf 4 1 1 1 Parker D, rf 3 0 1 1 Watson B, 1b 4 0 0 0 Robinson B, 1b 4 0 1 0 Ferguson J, c 4 0 0 0 Oliver A, lf 4 0 1 0 Howe A, 2b 4 0 1 0 Stennett R, 2b 2 0 0 0 Cruz J, rf 3 0 0 0 Ott E, c 3 1 1 1 Metzger R, ss 2 1 0 0 Moreno O, cf 3 1 2 0 Richard J, p 2 0 0 0 Candelaria J, p 3 0 0 0 Fuller J, ph 0 0 0 0 Gossage R, p 0 0 0 0 Sambito J, p 0 0 0 0 -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- 30 2 4 2 28 3 7 3 Houston 000 100 010 -- 2 Pittsburgh 001 010 10x -- 3 Houston IP H R ER BB SO Richard J (L) 7.0 6 3 3 3 4 Sambito J 1.0 1 0 0 0 1 Pittsburgh IP H R ER BB SO Candelaria J (W) 7.1 4 2 1 2 2 Gossage R (S) 1.2 0 0 0 0 2 E -- Garner P, Parker D DP -- Houston 1, Pittsburgh 1 LOB -- Houston 4, Pittsburgh 5 2B -- Oliver A, Robinson B 3B -- Taveras F, Moreno O HR -- Cedeno C, Ott E SB -- Parker D CS -- Cabell E, Moreno O SF -- Taveras F, Cabell E PB -- Ferguson J T -- 2:08 A -- 11882
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